The Latest Breaking News from Bellator

End of an Era Lingers as Fedor Emelianenko Enters Final Fight Week

Ryan Bader and Bellator president Scott Coker pay respect to the living legend at Wednesday's 290 press conference.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2023

Ryan Bader respects Fedor Emelianenko but has no issue being ‘the bad guy’ at Bellator 290

Bellator heavyweight champ Ryan Bader is OK with the position he's in having to play spoiler for Fedor Emelianenko's retirement fight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2023

Bellator 290 faceoffs video: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko, Johnny Eblen vs. Anatoly Tokov

Watch all four Bellator 290 championship combatants, including Fedor Emelianenko, face off for the first time during fight week.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2023

Fedor Emelianenko Going for Gold in Farewell Bout at Bellator 290

The decorated fighter will go out on his shield in Saturday's headliner against heavyweight champion Ryan Bader.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 31, 2023

Bellator 290 pre-event facts: Fedor Emelianenko can make history in final fight

Check out the numbers behind Bellator 290, where Fedor Emelianenko has a chance to set records in his retirement fight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2023

Ciryl Gane’s Coach Discusses Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones Bout

Fernand Lopez is responsible for the recently departed heavyweight's entry to UFC in 2015.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30, 2023

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2023

Spinning Back Clique: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 official, Conor McGregor makes multiple headlines, more

This week's live stream of "Spinning Back Clique" reacts to Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 and Burns vs. Masvidal at UFC 287, Conor McGregor potentially coaching "TUF" again and much more.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2023

Video: Watch Bellator veteran Valerie Loureda’s debut as Lola Vice on NXT Level Up

Watch Bellator veteran Valerie Loureda make her pro wrestling debut on NXT Level Up debut as Lola Vice.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 29, 2023

Former Newcastle University student on why he is bringing the Professional Fighters League to the Toon

James Frewin studied politics at the prestigious establishment before falling in love with mixed martial arts - taking his career path on a completely different direction

Chronicle Live · Jan 28, 2023